Mere Mortals Conversations

Mere Mortals Conversations



What is Effective Philosophy? Juan and I simplify hard to grasp concepts into pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to every day life (fitness, goal setting, work, parenting, travel, hobbies, finances, etc.,).

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727 Episodes

(Live Scheduled) Fashionable Feminine Florence Vs A Monetary Masculine Mine Site | Food Trekking & Weight Changes

Get ready for some observations that only the Mere Mortals could make. YT: https://youtube.com/live/Kex0tFzZI1g?feature=share

Get ready for some observations that only the Mere Mortals could make. YT:…

12 July 2025 | Live Broadcast Pending


(Live Scheduled) Monthly Goals | July 2025

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. YT: https://youtube.com/live/_ONqACVsVC8?feature=share

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming…

12 July 2025 | Live Broadcast Pending


The Discipline Reset: Building Protocols After a Holiday Break”

fter a massive European break, wedding, honeymoon, the works, I knew I couldn’t just ease back into life and hope for momentum to return on its own. In this episode, I walk you through the exact protocols I’m using to rebuild discipline: a month-long training system, my morning routine, and why I believe structure isn’t restrictive, it’s…

fter a massive European break, wedding, honeymoon, the works, I knew I couldn’t just ease back into…

08 July 2025 | 00:19:21


Stand Up Comedy With Joey | The Greece Getaway Plus Travel Adventures

We're in Greece (and thank god not LA)! In Episode #484 of Mere Mortals 'Meanderings', Juan & I (plus Joey, a long-time friend) discuss: Joey's challenges of stand-up comedy, the courage it takes to perform in front of a live audience, the impact of AI on creative industries, cultural experiences of traveling through Europe, our least favourite…

We're in Greece (and thank god not LA)! In Episode #484 of Mere Mortals 'Meanderings', Juan & I…

16 June 2025 | 01:09:09


The Ring That Made Me a Man: Unexpected Lessons From My Wedding

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, one half of the Mere Mortals opens up about his recent wedding. From the quiet maturity of wearing a ring to the raw emotional challenge of delivering vows, this episode explores how major life events can reshape our identity in surprising ways. It's a meditation on commitment, vulnerability, and the…

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, one half of the Mere Mortals opens up about his…

31 May 2025 | 00:14:42


Monthly Goals | June 2025

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming…

17 May 2025 | 00:46:57


Leadership Lessons 101 | Vision, Managing & Doing!

Can anyone/everyone be a leader? In Episode #483 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the differences between managing/leading/doing, why I'm not a natural leader (& Juan is a doer more than a leader), the ability to inspire others, why great leaders are accountable yet not necessarily good, the rarity of true leadership, anecdotes from…

Can anyone/everyone be a leader? In Episode #483 of Mere Mortals 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the…

11 May 2025 | 01:08:55


Meandering Musings On Small Talk | The Transactional Nature Of Conversations

I don't understand Californians! In Episode #482 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the transactional undertone in interactions in Los Angeles (possibly influenced by Hollywood culture), the art of small talk and how it can be improved, Juan's natural inclination towards confrontation and how he navigates small talk in professional settings,…

I don't understand Californians! In Episode #482 of 'Musings' Juan & I discuss: the transactional…

04 May 2025 | 00:53:18


Monthly Goals | May 2025

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next. Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the…

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming…

26 April 2025 | 00:30:53


We've Been Busy But We're Back | Finding Equanimity Vs Becoming Emotionless

Juan has moved house and I'm getting ready to go travelling. In Episode #481 of 'Musings', Juan and I discuss: the challenges and transitions of moving homes, the importance of maintaining a balanced state of mind amidst life's chaos, the idea of ataraxia (a state of serene calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance) and the balance between…

Juan has moved house and I'm getting ready to go travelling. In Episode #481 of 'Musings', Juan and…

21 April 2025 | 00:51:56